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McElroy®, the world's leading manufacturer of thermoplastic fusing machines, unveils the newest addition to its line of heavy-duty, top-of-the-line machinery with the Tritan™ 560. The McElroy Tritan™ 560 combines the mobility of the TracStar® iSeries, the pipe loading capabilities of the TalonTM 2000, and the ability to meet the pipe where it lays, all of which are hallmarks of McElroy's most cutting-edge machinery equipment. The Tritan increases productivity on the construction site and enhances workplace safety by doing away with the need to top-load pipe into the fusion machine. This as its boom can rotate a full 360 degrees and...

  Flexibility and strength are combined when fusing polypropylene pipe by the Pit Bull® 618. The carriage, heater, insulated heater stand, and hydraulic power unit (HPU) of the Pit Bull 618 are all independent parts that can be positioned in different configurations for versatility in confined spaces frequently encountered in the polypropylene fusion industry. Its carriage alone can fuse medium-diameter pipe from 8 inches to 18 inches with enough force (200mm to 450mm). The Pit Bull 618 is easily mounted onto McElroy's wheeled or tracked vehicles for situations where a vehicle on wheels or tracks is required. In addition, the...

  McElroy was honored for its dedication to worker safety and participation in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) on June 6, 2022. Leslie Osborn, the Oklahoma Labor Commissioner, honored McElroy with a proclamation praising its leadership and staff. SHARP is a free on-site consultation program that offers small and medium-sized businesses in the United States confidential occupational safety and health services. Consultants from local agencies or colleges assist employers in identifying workplace dangers, providing guidance for OSHA compliance, and building and enhancing safety and health programs. To obtain SHARP certification, businesses...

Inspector Qualification program at McElroy University was developed in response to industry demands. This course equips pipeline inspectors, project managers, and consulting engineers with the knowledge they need to ensure that the right equipment, methods, and fusion joint integrity are followed. Classes are held online and are designed so that students can complete the course in their own time. To acquire a qualification, students must pass an exam and demonstrate that they fully comprehend the topic. Fusion inspector students will obtain an awareness of numerous areas of thermoplastic pipe fusion, such as jobsite setup and safety, throughout this self-paced, online...

With summer upon us, you may be considering upgrading your equipment to improve and optimize operations in order to reduce the amount of time you spend outside completing job tasks. McElroy Parts machines are known for their capacity to increase production and performance while being extremely safe. One of McElroy's most popular products is the Rolling 618 Fusion Machine. The machine, like other McElroy machines, has a universal, readily removable four-jaw carriage that makes distant fusion operations easier. The machine is a kind of middle ground between large and small diameter fusion. The outer jaw and skid are also detachable...